GeneSight® Testing: A Comprehensive Tool for Guiding Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment
Finding the right mental health medication can be frustrating. GeneSight testing uses your DNA to help your doctor choose medications that are more likely to work for you—reducing trial and error and helping you feel better, faster.
What is GeneSight Testing?
Treating mental health concerns is not a one-size fits all process, and medications that work well for one person may not work well for you.
GeneSight testing offers a clear, confident path forward in treatment through a swab of a cheek ⓘ.
- DNA test that analyzes your body’s unique ability to metabolize medications
- Results highlight which medications will ease your symptoms without triggering side effects
Is GeneSight testing accurate?
- The GeneSight test is FDA-registered and Clinically Validated
- 50% of people using GeneSight-guided treatment saw improvement in their conditions
- People using GeneSight-guided treatment report faster relief and fewer side effects—and that means more focus on recovery
Benefits of GeneSight Testing
Taking a med that doesn’t react well with your body can make symptoms worse, set you back, and put you at risk for relapse.
GeneSight testing makes the road to relief easier.
- Helps you find the right medication, fast
- Reduce side effects associated with taking the wrong medication
- Have evidence-based conversations with your doctor about treatment plans
- Be informed to make a decision about your medication
- Save time, money, and energy by skipping the cycle of trying new meds
Who Should Consider GeneSight Testing?
- Anxiety
- Depression and mood disorders
- PTSD
- Borderline Personal Disorder (BPD)
If you’re being treated for any of these conditions and you feel like your medication isn’t helping, or even making these worse, GeneSight testing might be for you.
You should consider GeneSight testing if:
- You’ve been diagnosed with a mental health condition
- You’ve tried multiple medications and nothing has worked
- The medications you’ve tried have given you negative side effects
- You’re in treatment and want to avoid set-backs to your progress
- You have a family history of treatment-resistant mental health conditions
What Medications Does GeneSight Test For?
By taking the uncertainty out of finding a med that works, you can be on your way to feeling more like yourself again.
GeneSight testing covers a wide variety of commonly prescribed mental health medications including:
- Antidepressants used to treat anxiety, depression, and PTSD
- Antipsychotics used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar, or severe depression
- Mood stabilizers used to treat bipolar or mood swings
- Anxiolytics used to treat anxiety, panic disorders, and OCD
- ADHD medications, including stimulants and non-stimulants
- Some pain medications
How Long Does GeneSight Testing Take?
The GeneSight test is a quick, easy, and non-invasive cheek swab that takes five minutes or less to complete.
After the sample is taken, the test is sent to a certified lab for analysis.
In just 2-5 business days, the results of the test are made available to your doctor.
Your doctor will look over your results and consult with you on treatment plan options that make the most sense for you.
How Do I Read My Results?
GeneSight test results are easy to read and organize medications into three color-coded categories:
- 🟢 Green: Use as directed – likely to be an effective treatment option
- 🟡 Yellow: Use with caution – may require adjustments to dosage or closer supervision
- 🔴 Red: Use with increased caution and monitoring – usage may not be effective and may cause negative side effects
Your GeneSight test results will also provide insights on your metabolism that can help inform your doctor’s medication and dosage recommendations.
For each medication, the test results tell you whether you process it too fast or too slow and how that may affect the dosage you need.
- Poor metabolizer - medication is broken down very slowly, causing potential side effects at normal dosage
- Intermediate metabolizer - medication is broken down relatively slowly; normal dosages may be too much
- Normal (extensive) metabolizer - medication is broken down at a normal pace and typical dosages are sufficient
- Ultrarapid metabolizer - medication is broken down very fast and normal dosages may not be enough
Is GeneSight Covered By Insurance?
Your GeneSight test results will also provide insights on your metabolism that can help inform your doctor’s medication and dosage recommendations.
For each medication, the test results tell you whether you process it too fast or too slow and how that may affect the dosage you need.
Good news—GeneSight testing is covered by Medicare and Medicaid, so most people under those plans don’t have to pay anything out of pocket.
If your plan is under a private insurance company, there’s a good chance that GeneSight testing will be fully or partially covered.
Where To Get GeneSight Testing
At The Haven Detox, your treatment is never one-size-fits-all. That’s why we offer GeneSight testing along with a full spectrum of therapies and medical care to provide you with treatment that works.
If you’re seeking treatment that is backed by real science, grounded in compassion, and tailored to meet your unique needs, contact us today.
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